Job Description
Join InnovateForward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, requiring a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational agility in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global technological, economic, and cultural signals to forecast 2026 industry paradigms
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and executive briefings on future-proofing strategies
- Partner with R&D to validate emerging technologies against 2026 market readiness
- Design organizational blueprints for workforce transformation in the 2026 economy
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, biotech convergence, or climate tech
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial roadmaps
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, technology policy, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on paradigm shifts and disruption scenarios